4 Colts on the roster bubble entering training camp

The Indianapolis Colts will have many decisions to make when the rosters get cut down to 53 players in one fell swoop before the regular season begins in September.

Training camp and the preseason games will give the Colts an idea of which players to keep and which players to cut. After a tough spring, some Colts have found themselves on the roster bubble.

Let’s take a look at four Colts who find themselves on the roster bubble entering training camp:

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John Simon
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Age: 27

This is a tough debate, especially given Simon’s ability. But it seems to be clear — at least through the spring workouts — that Simon isn’t a perfect fit for the new defensive scheme the Colts are implementing under Matt Eberflus.

In a scheme emphasizing on speed and athleticism, the Colts moved Simon from outside linebacker to defensive end but hasn’t been able to make much headway. Maybe when the pads come on, things will change for Simon. It’s a possibility.

But Chris Ballard has no quarrels with parting ways with players that don’t fit, no matter how much he likes them. Simon could still very well be on the roster come the opener but he might have to show a little more than he did in the spring to secure his spot.

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